Homosexualité : la fin du placard (2022)
On August 4, 1982, after a bitter parliamentary struggle, homosexuality ceased to be an offence in France. It was the realization of a campaign promise by François Mitterrand. For four decades, homosexuals had been confined to the disavowal of their entourage, to clandestinity and to police harassment, and now they can finally live in the open. It took more than 15 years of struggles, heated debates and demonstrations to rally intellectuals and politicians to their cause. Activists, ministers and parliamentarians testify to their commitment to overcome the last barriers of a hostile society.
Director: Olivier Ghis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: June 23, 2022
Production: Canal+
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Homosexualité : la fin du placard about?
- On August 4, 1982, after a bitter parliamentary struggle, homosexuality ceased to be an offence in France. It was the realization of a campaign promise by François Mitterrand. For four decades, homosexuals had been confined to the disavowal of their entourage, to clandestinity and to police harassment, and now they can finally live in the open. It took more than 15 years of struggles, heated debates and demonstrations to rally intellectuals and politicians to their cause. Activists, ministers and parliamentarians testify to their commitment to overcome the last barriers of a hostile society.
- Who directed Homosexualité : la fin du placard?
- Homosexualité : la fin du placard was directed by Olivier Ghis.
- How long is Homosexualité : la fin du placard?
- Homosexualité : la fin du placard has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Homosexualité : la fin du placard?
- Homosexualité : la fin du placard is a Documentary film.
- Where was Homosexualité : la fin du placard produced?
- Homosexualité : la fin du placard was produced in France.